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Ditto! I looooove my Moving Comforts. They're spendy, but worth every dollar!
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In your original post you wondered how you could teach your dog a little bit of independence. Do you give him things to do and occupy his time that don't involve you? Does your dog like to eat? Kong "toys" are a dogs best friend. Even if your dog isn't a chewer, they work wonders and give your dog something to do that…
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I have a friend who takes it to keep cold sores at bay as well as prevent armpit cysts which them cause her lymph nodes to swell and ache. I also feed it to my dog as part of his daily regime to keep his immune in good shape so he can battle all the germs at daycare with relative ease.
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They always have great local restaurants serving up the food and the menu lineup doesn't look too bad this year. There are lots of vegan and veggie options too. Check out the menus and plan ahead of time so you'll be prepared. I think with all the standing and walking and hooting and hollering and dancing, you'll be…
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I might suggest tracking sodium. It looks like you're eating a lot of food that you didn't prepare yourself like, the hot dogs, brats, processed cheese and salad dressing. I would imagine that rotisserie chicken is packed with sodium too. Those last five pounds you're trying to lose may be little more than water retention.
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I had mine removed about 18 years ago and didn't have any problems with fat or greasy foods afterward. If no one has mentioned it already, you might also try incorporating yogurt into your diet to help balance out your digestive tract. Not sugary flavored yogurt, but plain with active, live cultures. And if you don't like…
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I'm 5'10" or 5'11" depending on what day I get measured, but I have the best "luck" with jeans from the Gap. Most of their not 100% cotton styles work for me. I prefer a tall size but they also have a long length in regular sizing. However, the fit varies a lot and it's a smidge frustrating. I have 16s that are loose and…
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You said "it" said you burned nearly 900 cal, do you mean the MFP calculator? Were you on a stationary bike or outdoors? Do you know what your average speed was? Is your odometer synced with a chest strap? I'm a "big gal" and in an hour and a half of cycling at an average of 12 mph, I can burn up to 1600+ based on my HR.…
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Fleet Feet Sports is a nationwide chain. They will videotape your run on a treadmill and have you try on lots of pairs with no pressure to buy. You can check their locations here http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/locations
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I started "running" (a term I use loosely) with the C25K program and found it very helpful. As promised, it took me all the way to my first 5K. I fell off during the Chicago winter, but bounced back by doing intervals. Starting off with longer walking intervals than running and then increasing the running portion each…
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I hear ya. Even one Skinny Cow just makes me want another one. So instead of buying those, we buy ice cream and as soon as I get home from the grocery store I parcel it out into half cup containers and toss them into the freezer. Then we eat them with a tiny espresso spoon. It takes longer to eat and we've never go back…
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I love cheese more than any other food. However, sodium is my nemesis. So I have whittled down my intake to only having cheese on the occasional sandwich or when a specific recipe calls for it. But when winter gets here and there's no fresh, local fruit available to snack on, I'll go back to having a daily ounce of cheese…
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Do you take any vitamin C supplements? C helps our bodies absorb iron so I wondered if it might be worth your while to take a C supplement along with the meal in which you'll get your largest "dose" of iron. I take a 1000 mg C and B-complex the same time as my ferrous gluconate.
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I'm not anemic, but currently have low ferritin levels so I'm taking a supplement. But I also cook in cast iron and eat collards and beans as often as I can, and always have the yolks with my eggs. In addition, I think prunes. liver and turkey are also good sources of iron.
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I've got custom goals and I believe it's about .7 pounds a week. I've never dieted and lost over 120 pounds and kept it off by doing it very slowly. "They" say the longer it takes you to lose it, the longer you get to keep it off. I think you've got a great mind set. Sending you a request!
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Follow Your Heart Reduced Fat Vegenaise. It's made with flaxseed oil and olive oil and contains NO corn syrup.
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Have you tried using DE (Diatomaceous Earth)? I don't have a garden but use it in the house to keep fleas and other bugs away. And have friends who swear by it for their gardens and chicken coops. There's a little blip about it here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2292919_use-diatomaceous-earth-gardening.html You just have to be…
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You can find song lists on jog.fm too
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The DH and I took a glucosamine/chondroitin mix for a couple of years and we noticed no difference when we went on it or off it. One, just know that there is no standard in manufacturing. Consumer Reports did a study a few years back and found that the Target brand was among the most reliable. And two, keep an eye on your…
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I use dried beans and make mine in the crock pot at least once a month. Here are the ingredients I ran thru the recipe builder here. 6 servings, 239 cals per serving. This is without the rice and if you left out the andouille, it's about 80 less per serving. La Preferida - Small Red Beans, 1 container (3 3/10 cup, dries…
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Cedar's has a fat free plain variety. It's missing the mild olive oil flavor for sure and is a bit on the tangy side.
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Google "groin stretches" too. I used to have mighty weak groin muscles, but doing a simple groin stretch after EVERY work out has helped to strengethen them.
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I've heard folks have to wear their BodyBugg's on their legs to get a better reading during cycling. The lack of motion in the arms while on a bike might have something to do with it tho. But please keep us posted!
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It's also not the best choice environmentally: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-grayson/eco-etiquette-how-bad-for_b_492743.html
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Do you have a resistance band? I've always liked hip extensions with a band. There's a demo here, but I do them with a small band wrapped around both ankles. http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/strengthening/resistance_bands/standing_abduction.php
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I don't follow any particular diet, but will be hypo before the year is thru (having my gland removed this week), and I have read Mary Shomon's Thyroid Diet book and found it interesting. Lots of what she talks about I'm already doing, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'm ahead of the game. Not sure how old you are, but…
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Virgo, you'll get there! Sometimes I think that just knowing that you're overeating is half the battle. I took my sweet time losing well over a hundred pounds and have kept all but 25 off. And now with 30+ to go, I often sabotage myself by cutting myself some "slack." It only gets harder, not easier. Not to mention, that…
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I was having crazy readings on HRM, much like you describe, that were far and few between last year. When they started happening closer together, I finally mentioned it to my doctor and turns out the "subclinical hyperthyroidism" I was always diagnosed with was a little more serious. Igot the all clear from cardiology so…
